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Robert Mugabe steps down as Zimbabwe's leader after 37 years: A look at how world leaders reacted

Mugabe's resignation of the world's oldest head of state resonated across the international community

India's effort in renewable energy led to drop in solar price, says US Senator

India's massive effort towards renewable energy has resulted in a considerable drop in solar price and the country now believes that the solar power is cheaper than coal without subsidy

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for national dialogue to end Venezuela crisis

Antonio Guterres called for a national dialogue just days before a symbolic, opposition-led vote on the government's plan to rewrite the constitution

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announces new talks on Cyprus reunification to begin this month

UN Secy Gen Antonio Guterres has announced that the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus have agreed on new talks in Geneva in June.

Park Geun-hye impeachment: South Korean MPs split from ruling party over corruption scandal

Dozens of lawmakers split from South Korea's ruling party Tuesday over the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye in a move that could shape presidential elections that might take place in a few months.

Ban Ki-Moon’s S. Korea visit fuels speculation on his political career

Ban Ki-Moon will step down from the post of UN Secretary General at the end of the year — 12 months before S Korea's presidential election in December 2017.

Historic treaty regulating global arms trade comes into force

So far, 60 countries have ratified the treaty including five of the world's top 10 arms exporters — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain.